As of Tuesday, Jan. 18, anyone unlawfully restraining a dog could face criminal penalties in Texas.
Senate Bill 5, also known as the Safe Outdoor Dog Act, eliminates the use of chains as a means of restraining a dog outside. The new law also prohibits owners from restraining dogs with attached weights or with a tether less than 10 feet or five times the length of the dog. Collars and harnesses…
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